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Huawei Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 3C vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro X Huawei Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim) 06Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB) Compare Huawei Honor 3C X
7.1"
AMOLED

1440x3120

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)} 6 Advantages Huawei Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim) vs Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)81%
Lighter
vs253 grams (8.86 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)10%
Thinner
vs10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)185%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+8GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+256GB (230GB available)45 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x3120 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+484 PPI65%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+7.1"42%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+5000 mAh117%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
ModelHonor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Other model namesHuawei Honor 3C 3G H30-U10, Huawei Honor 3C H30-T00小米 BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (256GB + 8GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiXiaomi
Release date12/1/20133/3/2020
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 139.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.49 in)83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)253 grams (8.86 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches7.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI484 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered500nits[typ]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT658264bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR28GB LPDDR5
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version (MBU-H0):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
China version (MBU-A0):
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedGlobal version (MBU-H0):
SA/NSA (78)
China version (MBU-A0):
SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8Âľm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Emotion Lite UI 2.0
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Blasting Black, Armor Gray
• Always-on display
• Stereo speakers
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

Honor 3C (3G Dual-Sim)Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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